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    Brazil blocks more than 60,000 illegal betting sites as SPA targets operators’ finances

    Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has blocked over 60,000 illegal betting websites since implementing its regulated fixed-odds betting regime. The SPA is actively targeting unauthorized operators through website blocking, financial restrictions, and other measures to enforce the new regulations. This demonstrates a strong commitment from Brazilian authorities to combat the black market as the regulated industry develops.

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    Nevada casinos post eighth-highest month ever in July as GGR hits $1.38bn

    Nevada's casinos achieved their eighth-highest monthly Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) ever in July, totaling $1.38 billion, driven by a 24 percent surge in table gaming. This figure marks a 2.1 percent increase compared to July of the previous year (assuming 2022, as 2025 is a typo in the source material) and represents the best table gaming month of the year so far for the state's 453 casinos.

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    Technology

    Turning the Tables on Fake Casino Games

    Industry veteran James Elliott, an intellectual property lawyer, has launched Gamecheck to combat the proliferation of fake casino games online. The platform aims to identify and report fraudulent copies of legitimate games, addressing a persistent issue that conventional legal methods struggle to resolve effectively. This initiative provides a new tool for game providers and regulators to protect intellectual property and player trust.

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    Brazilian lawmaker proposes betting ban

    Brazilian lawmaker Rodrigo Rollemberg has introduced Bill 2,972/26, which proposes a complete ban on fixed-odds betting across all forms, including online and land-based operations, and would revoke the recently established regulatory framework (Law 14.790/23). The legislation seeks to prohibit the exploitation, offering, advertising, and transaction processing related to fixed-odds betting. This move represents a significant challenge to the country's nascent regulated betting market.

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    Tabcorp sees huge profit growth on marginal revenue growth due to strong cost control

    Australian betting giant Tabcorp reported a significant 43.6% increase in net profit after tax for FY2026, reaching $2,636.3m, despite only a 0.8% rise in revenue. This strong profit growth was attributed to effective cost control and a new retail commercial model. Both Wagering and Media and Integrity Services divisions contributed to the revenue growth.

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    Nebraska petition pushes referendum closer to decide on online sports betting launch in 2026

    Nebraska's Secretary of State has confirmed that petitions for both a constitutional amendment and an initiative to authorize and regulate online sports wagering have met the signature thresholds to appear on the 2026 general election ballot. This development moves Nebraska closer to allowing voters to decide on the launch of online sports betting in the state.

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    Sports Betting

    Sportradar extends EuroLeague Basketball rights deal to 2031

    Sportradar has secured a multi-year extension of its exclusive global distribution rights for official data and audiovisual betting for Euroleague Basketball through the 2031 season. This renewed agreement, effective from the 2026-27 season, encompasses over 650 games annually across the EuroLeague and BKT EuroCup competitions. This continues a long-standing partnership, solidifying Sportradar's position in European basketball betting data.

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    A Fundamental Shift: what removing ‘aim to permit’ could mean for UK betting shops

    The potential removal of the 'aim to permit' principle from the UK Gambling Act 2005 would represent a fundamental shift in regulatory philosophy, moving away from the 2005 Act's liberalizing intent. This change could lead to a significantly more restrictive environment for betting shops and the broader UK gambling industry. Experts believe such a change would be highly impactful.

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    GLI earns official regulatory listing in Uzbekistan

    Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan's National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP), meaning its testing and certification reports are now accepted in the country. This development is significant as Uzbekistan begins its operational phase, having already issued four licenses to two operators, and provides a clear pathway for compliant market entry.

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    Chilean lottery files fresh complaint against online betting operators

    Chile’s state lottery, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, has filed a criminal complaint against online betting operators, alleging unauthorised gambling, money laundering, and unlawful association. Santiago’s Fourth Guarantee Court accepted the filing, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office will now assess the allegations for further investigation or charges. This escalates regulatory pressure in the Chilean market.

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    SkyCity rejects two takeover proposals

    SkyCity Entertainment, a New Zealand-based operator, has rejected two unsolicited takeover proposals, reportedly from global investment giant Oaktree Capital Management and Iris Capital. The company confirmed it received the non-binding, indicative proposals but found they did not reflect the fundamental value of its business.

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